Council warns motorists to slow down near Caithness school.

Motorists are being warned that part time 20mph speed restrictions are being introduced at another school in Caithness for children’s safety.

The new speed limit will come into force next week (Monday 3rd December)at  Wick High School and will operate when pupils are expected to be arriving or departing from the school.
 
Drivers travelling near Wick High should be aware that the 20mph part time speed limit will apply on school days from: 8.40am to 9.00am; 12.45 to 1.30pm; and 3.30am to 3.45pm.

This will bring the total number of schools in Caithness operating with 20mph speed limits to 9 out of 20 and the overall total in Highland to 127.

Motorists are reminded that if they speed in the vicinity of Highland schools then the penalties will be tough. The Highland Council, Northern Constabulary and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (Highlands and Islands Area) are clear that if motorists are caught speeding near Highland schools where a 20mph limit is in place, then robust enforcement action will be taken by both the Police and the Procurator Fiscal Service.